As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer in Manchester, UK is £61,442, with an hourly rate of £30, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £56,196 to £68,133, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £56,196
50TH(Median)   £61,442
75TH   £68,133
Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer Salary £56,196 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer Salary £61,442 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer Salary £68,133 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer is about £61,442 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £30, a monthly salary of about £5,120, and a weekly pay of around £1,182. Click the switch button below to see more details about Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Specialist Quality Assurance Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £56,431 - £59,719, while Intermediate make £56,901 - £60,111, Senior earn £57,370 - £60,502, Specialist earn £58,858 - £61,941, Expert can reach £61,642 - £65,536 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer £58,702
Intermediate Level Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer £59,093
Senior Level Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer £59,485
Specialist Level Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer £60,894
Expert Level Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer £64,138
£58,702 0 yr
£59,093 < 2 yrs
£59,485 2-4 yrs
£60,894 5-8 yrs
£64,138 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £69,227 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £64,575, and Manchester pays around £61,442 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Quality Assurance Engineer IV or Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Quality Assurance Engineer IV makes less than a Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer. A Quality Assurance Engineer IV earns an average annual salary of £50,250. And a Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer earns an average annual salary of £64,099.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Quality Assurance Engineer IV Manchester, UK
£41,871
£57,607
Quality Assurance Specialist IV Manchester, UK
£48,864
£65,064
Quality Assurance Specialist I Manchester, UK
£20,273
£29,993
Quality Assurance Specialist III Manchester, UK
£34,139
£47,519

Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer Job Openings in Manchester, UK

Quality Engineer
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Quality and Compliance Manager
Protect Line
Dorset, ENG

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Development Engineer
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Test Engineer
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Project Engineer
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Product and Provider Specialist
Protect Line
Dorset, ENG

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JLR Customer Retention Specialist
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